reside

[ri-zahyd]

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verb (used without object), re·sid·ed, re·sid·ing.

to dwell permanently or for a considerable time: She resides at 15 Maple Street.

(of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually; exist or be inherent (usually followed by in).

to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. (usually followed by in).

Origin of reside

1425–75; late Middle English residen < Middle French resider < Latin residēre, equivalent to re- re- + -sidēre, combining form of sedēre to sit¹

Related formsre·sid·er, noun

Synonyms for reside

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1. live, abide, sojourn, stay, lodge, remain.

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Related Words for resider

dweller, settler, colonist, inmate, occupant, citizen, incumbent, resident, denizen, renter, inhabitant, holder, tenant, local, native, lodger, lessee, aborigine, boarder, neighbor

British Dictionary definitions for resider

reside

verb (intr) formal

to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one's home (in)he now resides in London

(of things, qualities, etc) to be inherently present (in); be vested (in)political power resides in military strength

Derived Formsresider, noun

Word Origin for reside

C15: from Latin residēre to sit back, from re- + sedēre to sit

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Word Origin and History for resider

reside

late 15c., "to settle," from Middle French resider (15c.) and directly from Latin residere "sit down, settle; remain behind, rest, linger; be left," from re- "back, again" (see re-) + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary). Meaning "to dwell permanently" first attested 1570s. Related: Resided; residing. Also from the French word are Dutch resideren, German residiren.